Range Report -- Ranger II w/ CV Grips & Hornady Critical Defense

[Old No7]

See this prior posting for how I added Revision CV / CVang Grips (click for link) to my new Ranger II.

I finally got her out to the range today, and for sure, she was much more shootable with better handling. Although I'll admit, the heavy trigger pull -- which is likely a safety feature on a gun this tiny -- is still something to be reckoned with, even though I'm not going for target accuracy.

Still, one likes to get decent groups, right?  Here's how she shot at 5 yards...



Some of those Hornady Critical Defense rounds seemed to be key-holing...

I'm sure that would hurt like h*ck and make a wicked wound channel, but I'm not sure what I think about that -- other than I wouldn't want to get hit with it.  I'll have to do some more tests and some online research to see if this is a known issue...

But I'm curious about what do you'all think?

Old No7

[ikoiko]

I'll take/give it. Works for me.

[Warthog]

Well, haven't had a chance to shoot mine much so I can't say.  Also, I use GCI Fold Dots, not Critical Defense so I don't really know how they work in any Minis.

[Uncle Fatso]

I only see one hole that shows no evidence at all of keyholing. I would try to find some ammo that doesn't do that, myself.

[smokeless joe]

How many rounds did you end up firing total? Did she function properly?

[ds10speed]

I have to ask.......how did you aim? Your hits are pretty good around center.

Mine is about 10" high at that distance if I line up the sights normally.

[Old No7]

I have to ask.......how did you aim? Your hits are pretty good around center.

Mine is about 10" high at that distance if I line up the sights normally.

I basically line up on the front sight, then "bury it" and then it shoots close to point of aim.  If I see "all" the front sight, then mine will shoot wicked high like yours.

Old No7

[linux_author]

great shooting! i'd be very happy with that accuracy with that short barrel!

i'd try some other ammo (no reason to use high-priced .22 mag rounds in any of these pistols, IMO)... i don't get any keyholes with my Sidewinder running .22LR or .22mag, but i did get keyholes with my mini mag...

i think you have a keeper there!

now if only i could get my hands on one...



willie
on the Gulf of Mexic

[smokeless joe]

I basically line up on the front sight, then "bury it" and then it shoots close to point of aim.  If I see "all" the front sight, then mine will shoot wicked high like yours.

Old No7

I'll have to give that a try